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Separate DeLorme inReach models for Android and PN-60w owners

June 23, 2011 By 10 Comments

DeLorme InReach two modelsHoly fragmentation Batman! DeLorme issued a news release yesterday about its upcoming inReach product and, buried in the last paragraph, was this bombshell:

There are separate models for Android and DeLorme users.

Now that isn’t a big deal for users (unless you happen to be a DeLorme toting Android owner), but it’s bound to be a headache for DeLorme. Apparently this is due to the PN-60w using a wireless protocol other than Bluetooth, but really, couldn’t they have included two wireless technologies in one unit?

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Dual-use Garmin Montana now shipping

June 21, 2011 By 28 Comments

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UPDATE: I’ve posted my full hands on review of the Garmin Montana 600. I’ve also got pages up for the Montana 650 and 650t.

The Garmin Montana series seems most suited to the motorized crowd, those of you with jeeps, ATVs, snowmobiles, etc. And if that fits you, or if you’re willing to tote a 4” screen along on your backcountry or geocaching forays, the wait is over. You can now have a dual-use unit that will switch from a nuvi-like interface to a full blown wilderness navigator at the drop of a hat. Here are some places you can get the Montana today (and remember that going through our partner sites helps keep GPS Tracklog here for you!):

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Garmin BirdsEye TOPO US screenshots

June 17, 2011 By 14 Comments

BirdsEye Topo US GSMNPA couple of weeks ago I posted that a new product, Garmin BirdsEye Topo US and Canada, had shown up on the Garmin website. Unfortunately they weren’t quite ready to deliver the goods then, but as of this morning those of us who coughed up $29.99 are able to download imagery.

UPDATE: Here it is… Garmin BirdsEye Topo US and Canada
The product still isn’t back live on the site, this is about as close as I can get you (it should show up there when live), but I can give you a peek at what it looks like on a 62s at various zoom levels. Hopefully, you’ll all have access within the next few days.

As you can see in the images below, the scale switches from 1:100K scale USGS maps to 1:24K at the 0.5 mile zoom level. The 24K imagery appears quite clear at the 0.2 mile, 800’, 500’ and 300’ zoom levels. It looks like Garmin has done a pretty good job on this raster imagery.

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Navionics marine charts heading to Magellan eXplorist handhelds

June 14, 2011 By 2 Comments

Magellan has announced a new partnership with Navionics, allowing Magellan eXplorist 510, 610 and 710 owners to load marine, lake and fishing charts to their devices.

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New details emerge on DeLorme inReach

June 8, 2011 By 4 Comments

delorme-inreach-sosDeLorme surprised a lot of us last Friday afternoon, announcing the DeLorme inReach 2-way GPS communicator. This morning they’ve let us in on a few more details. You can hit that link for the full story, but here are some quick highlights…

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DeLorme inReach GPS to bring 2-way messaging

June 3, 2011 By 8 Comments

delorme-inreachEarlier this afternoon, DeLorme gave us a sneak peek at the forthcoming DeLorme inReach, which allows two-way messaging in the absence of a cellular connection. With plans starting at $9.95 per month, it sounds a bit pricey, but when you consider that the basic SPOT plan costs $99.99 per year, that’s not so bad (depending upon what the basic plan allows and the cost of the device). The device will work as a stand alone unit, or paired with the DeLorme PN-60w or Android smartphones. It’s late and I’ve got family obligations pressing, so for more info hit the link above and read all about it.

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Garmin GPSMAP 62sc and 62stc to feature geotagging camera

June 3, 2011 By 2 Comments

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UPDATED to add product links, availability dates and MSRP.

UPDATE 2: Garmin 62s(t)c series to include NiMH batteries, charger and adds (of course!) a picture viewer.

UPDATE 3: I’ve now put up resource/review pages for the Garmin GPSMAP 62sc and the 62stc.

Garmin has announced two new 62 series models this morning, featuring 5MP geotagging cameras. The Garmin GPSMAP 62sc and 62stc appear to closely mirror the 62s and 62st, adding only the camera and expanding internal memory to 3.5GB (the 62s offers 1.7GB, while the 62st has only 500MB). Of course all these models offer a micro-SD slot for expanded memory.

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Garmin Astro 320 announced

June 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment

UPDATE: We now have up a dedicated Garmin Astro 320 page, with links to hands on reviews.

Garmin continues to roll out more handheld love this week, announcing the Garmin Astro 320 dog tracker. A niche product designed for hunters with hunting dogs, the Astro 320 is based on the very popular Garmin GPSMAP 62s, bringing a range of new features to the Astro. These include BirdsEye imagery and Garmin custom map capabilities, a tri-axial electronic compass, wireless data transfer and a new interface.

Additional improvements are a 30% increase in effective range (up to 9 miles in flat, unobstructed terrain), a vibration feature and keypad lock. The Astro 320 alone will have an MSRP of $499.99.  Coupled with a DC 40 tracking collar and accessories, it jumps to $649.99 (MSRP).  The Astro 320 is expected to be available in July 2011.

Seeing the news this morning makes me think about all the dog owners (non-hunters) who take their dogs on leash-free hikes in National Forest areas and other public lands where it is permitted. I wonder if Garmin can expand their market to these canine fans.

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Garmin Rino 610, 650 and 655t announced

June 1, 2011 By 42 Comments

UPDATE: I’ve posted Garmin Rino 650 and Rino 655t pages with more details and screenshots.

Garmin is announcing three new Rino two-way radios this morning, the Garmin Rino 610, 650 and 655t. The Rino 650 and 655t GPS receivers feature a 2.6” touchscreen, the same size found on the Garmin Dakota series. It’s unclear from the news release, but I’m assuming the 610 uses the same touchscreen. UPDATE: The Rino mini-site confirms that all three models are touch screens. All three models accept BirdsEye imagery and Garmin custom maps, and are expected to hit store shelves in the third quarter of 2011.

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Loading multiple maps to Garmin devices

May 31, 2011 By 68 Comments

Multiple-Garmin-mapsLoading supplemental maps (such as the free topos from GPS File Depot) to Garmin units often confuses people. If you use MapSource or MapInstall to load a map, it works fine. But load another map, and the first one you sent is overwritten. Here’s how you get around this…

Older Garmin units

For older models, select the portions of the map you want to send to the unit, then use the drop down Map Selection box and choose another map, as shown below. Select the portions of this map that you wish to transfer to the device. Rinse and repeat. Once you’re finished, transfer the maps all at once. Unfortunately, if you decide the following week that you need another map, you’ll have to repeat the process again.

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